utilization
utilization — 名詞
1. The practical or efficient use of a resource, system, space, or opportunity for
利用
有效或實際地使用資源、空間或系統
The practical or efficient use of a resource, system, space, or opportunity for a useful purpose.
The new timetable improved the utilization of buses during the morning rush hour.
新的時刻表改善了早晨尖峰時段公車的利用率。
utilization of + resource
Better utilization of classroom space allowed the school to offer two more evening courses.
更妥善地運用教室空間，讓學校能多開兩門夜間課程。
better utilization of + space
The report measures server utilization every five minutes to find wasted capacity.
這份報告每五分鐘測量一次伺服器使用率，以找出閒置的容量。
Inez argued that careful utilization of local materials would reduce construction costs.
Inez 主張，謹慎利用當地材料可以降低建築成本。
- use
The broad everyday noun; less formal than 'utilization'.
- application
Often refers to putting a method, rule, or idea into practice.
- employment
A formal synonym for using a method, tool, or resource.
文法句型
utilization of + noun phrase
resource/utilization
high/low utilization
用法筆記
A formal noun often used in business, engineering, health care, and public planning. In everyday speech, 'use' is usually simpler and more natural.
常見錯誤
Do not use 'utilization' for a simple everyday action when 'use' is enough: say 'the use of a spoon,' not 'the utilization of a spoon.'
Do not confuse 'utilization' with 'utility.' 'Utilization' means the act or level of using something; 'utility' means usefulness or a public service such as electricity.